Rashad Johnson | Defensive Back

3/11/2013: Signed a three-year, $4.8 million contract. The deal included a $1 million signing bonus. Another $400,000 is available through incentives. 2015: $1.35 million (+$150,000 workout bonus + $300,000 roster bonus), 2016: Free Agent

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Johnson started all 16 games as an every down player last season, leading the Cardinals with 92 tackles and four interceptions. His playmaking ability overshadowed his pass-game struggles, where he graded as a bottom-five cover safety by PFF. The Cardinals have the depth to move forward with Tyrann Mathieu and Deone Bucannon signed through 2016, but value Johnson's veteran leadership. Jun 3 - 7:17 PM

Cardinals FS Rashad Johnson suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 15 against the Titans.

It's a concern for Arizona's backend because it just lost Tyrann Mathieu to a double-knee-ligament tear. Johnson can now be considered out indefinitely. If he can't start in Week 16 at Seattle -- and we certainly suspect he won't -- the Cardinals would turn to undrafted rookie Tony Jefferson at free safety. Mon, Dec 16, 2013 02:30:00 PM

Niklas is a reserve/PUP candidate after undergoing June ankle surgery. He was listed on the Cardinals' active/PUP list with a hamstring injury, however. Niklas was a non-factor as a rookie, primarily due to injuries, appearing in only seven games. We don't have high hopes for him in Dynasty leagues.